 The North West Province is home to the fantastic Madikwe Game Reserve, known for it's sizeable packs of the endangered wild dogs. Not only does this reserve boast the 'Big Five' but it also has the 'Super Seven'! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five. Plus brown hyena, sable, eland, gemsbok, giraffe and large herds of game and fantastic birdlife. The area also boasts archaeological discoveries that go back to the beginnings of humankind.
- Explore the fourth biggest game reserve in South Africa and one of her best kept secrets.
- Dawn and dusk game drives in open safari vehicles, in search of Africa’s wildlife, including the endangered wild dog.
Day 1: Arrive Johannesburg
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) you are met and transferred to your selected game lodge within the Madikwe Game Reserve. Known as the ‘Heritage Province’, the North West Province is home to the fantastic Madikwe Game Reserve, which has the ‘Big Five’, fantastic bird life and is known for sizeable packs of the endangered wild dog.
Day 2: Madikwe
Experienced rangers will take you into the bush on dawn and dusk safaris. Not only does this reserve boast the ‘Big Five’ but it also has the ‘Super Seven’! This adds cheetah and wild dog to the traditional five - leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Spend today exploring this vast reserve.
Day 3: Depart Johannesburg
After a final dawn safari and a hearty breakfast, you bid farewell to the African bush and transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for your onward journey.
SUGGESTION: An exciting add-on option to Madikwe is Sun City. Speak to our Travel Consultants about how easy it is to link these two areas together. Please refer to our Coast and Country Getaways – Sun City packages on page 80 for hotel options.
- Meet and Greet at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg).
- Return scheduled airport/lodge fl ight transfers, via Sun City.
- 2 Nights in Madikwe – full board and scheduled activities.
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